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An Ottawa science communication company is working with newly “unmuzzled” federal scientists to help them to present and explain their work in a way that the average person can understand and appreciate.  “Being given the opportunity to speak more often about your work is great,” says RMA principal John McKay, “But if a scientific or technical expert can’t do it a way that is clear, understandable and interesting to you or me, what’s the point? ...

For the fifth consecutive year, the City of Ottawa has been named as one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada, based on a rigorous annual survey conducted for the Globe and Mail newspaper.  The survey compares employers with other organizations in their field and region to determine which offers the most progressive and forward-thinking programs. ...

The Coalition for Landfill Accountability (COLA) launched a new web site today at colaottawa.ca . The web site will be a resource for residents to learn about issues related to the expansion of the Carp Road landfill. COLA is a group of nine community associations in Kanata, West Carleton and Stittsville. ...

More than one hundred people are expected to rally in front of Rideau Hall today in support of the Climate Welcome sit-ins that have taken place since Thursday. Protesters will deliver a set of solar panels as Trudeau’s last ‘welcome gift’ in hopes that they will be incorporated into the renovations at 24 Sussex Drive. ...

To mark this year’s Veterans’ Week, the City of Ottawa will offer special transit services to veterans from Thursday November 5 to Wednesday, November 11. The City will also commemorate Remembrance Day by flying flags at all City buildings at half-mast and by offering free downtown parking to veterans all day on November 11. ...

The Canadian War Museum invites all Canadians from across the country and around the world to participate in one of the most moving Remembrance Day ceremonies in Canada . On November 11 at exactly 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time , sunlight shines through a single window in the War Museum’s Memorial Hall to illuminate the headstone of ...

[ ](http://www.thembatour.com/events/ottawa.html?partnerid=ottawastart) If you’ve ever thought about getting an MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree, there’s an event in Ottawa on November 10 that you should check out. ** [ The MBA Tour ](http://www.thembatour.com/events/ottawa.html?partnerid=ottawastart) ** is an independent and high quality information source that brings together admissions directors from the world’s top graduate business schools in North America, including Queen’s, McGill, Schulich, Rotman, and more. ...

Here is our weekly list of the most viewed jobs in Ottawa from this past week. Stay up to date all week by signing up for a free account at CareerFeed.com Title Company </tr> <tr > [ Administrative clerk ](https://careerfeed. ...

Yesterday, the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services released draft street check regulations . The draft regulations are complex and contain significant new requirements for police services. They prohibit the random and arbitrary collection of identifying information by police; and establish clear new rules for voluntary police-public interactions where identifying information is collected by officers. ...

Discussion papers examining customer experience and taxi economics were published on ottawa.ca today as part of the City’s comprehensive review of the taxi and limousine industries. The City is examining the current regulatory framework and service delivery to residents and visitors. ...